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arithmetic

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ɐ.ɾi.ˈtmɛ.ti.kɐ/a·rit·mé·ti·ca

Definition

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The branch of mathematics dealing with the properties and manipulation of numbers and basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

Usage examples

He is very good at mental arithmetic.
Arithmetic is taught in primary school.

Common combinations

mental arithmeticarithmetic meanarithmetic progressionbasic arithmetic